iStory:The Civilian/chapter 501 alternatives

This page notes the different possible versions of chapter 1 of The Civilian.

All cases (I)

In Lyneboro, CT, Rachel Mills, now a local police officer, helps a young girl, Katie, rescue her cat, Wilbur, who is stuck in a tree. Rachel asks Katie to get some lemonade; after Katie leaves, Rachel teleports up into the tree. She notices movement underneath the tree, and sees a dark-haired, blue-shirted figure, under a tree across the street, who doesn't seem to be leaving. As Rachel ponders who he is, she begins to slide down towards the ground.

Katie and her father, Ralph, arrive, just as Rachel finishes rescuing Wilbur. Ralph thanks Rachel for her help and praises her. As Rachel heads back to her truck, she notices that the man across the street is gone. Rachel then drives into town.

Options (I)

The player gets to choose where Rachel will go from Main Street. They can decide whether Rachel heads for the park, the police station, Rachel's home, Mable's Diner, or Smokey's Bar.

Option 1A (Park)
Rachel heads to the park, where she notices a scruffy-looking guy. She thinks to herself that he might be a drifter, but decides to leave him alone for now. Rachel then drives back into town. (jump back to Main Street)

Option 1B (Police station)

Rachel heads to the police station, where she sees Kelly the receptionist, who reminds her to check her inbox. Rachel also notes that Chief Parker's office is around the corner. The player then has a choice of what to do next. Option 1B.1: Rachel goes to the Chief's office... Rachel goes into the Chief's office and Chief Parker greets her gruffly. Rachel asks what's he working on, and the Chief dismisses the question. However, Rachel knows that there's a top-secret project that the Chief has been working on lately. She also notices a notepad with a scrawled address: 26877 Century Drive, which sounds familiar. The player can choose what Rachel does now. Option 1B.1A (Chat) Rachel chats with the Chief, asking him what's going on today. The Chief mentions some gang trouble, and also mentions that someone called Cooper is back in town. He tells Rachel to watch out for him. The Chief then dismisses Rachel, who heads back to the police station lobby. (jump back to Option 1B) Option 1B.1B (Lobby) Rachel chats with the Chief, asking him what's going on today. The Chief mentions some gang trouble, and also mentions that someone called Cooper is back in town. He tells Rachel to watch out for him. The Chief then dismisses Rachel, who heads back to the police station lobby. (jump back to Option 1B) Option 1B.1C (Leave) Rachel leaves the Chief's office and heads back to the police station lobby. (jump back to Option 1B) Option 1B.2: Rachel goes to her inbox... Rachel checks her inbox; there are three items inside. There is a typed note, which says, "Rachel: I heard you have a spare room for rent. Please fix the window and I will take it." Rachel ponders this, as she isn't renting the room, nor is the window broken. Also, there is no contact information. Aside from the note, there's also a key ring with a dozen keys, as well as a digital camera with dead batteries. Rachel can now go to the Chief's office (jump to Option 1B.1) or back to the police station lobby (jump back to Option 1B). Option 1B.3: Rachel decides to leave the police station... ...and does so. (jump back to Main Street)

Option 1C (Rachel's home)

Rachel heads home, and notes that her house is pretty bland. The player can choose where in her house Rachel wants to go. Option 1C.1: Rachel goes to her room... Rachel notes that the room is made with military precision. She has a laptop and a phone on the desk, as well as an empty closet. Her window looks towards the neighbor's house. The player can choose where in her room Rachel wants to go. Option 1C.1A (Desk) Rachel goes to her desk and checks her email and voice mail. There are no new messages. Rachel can now go over to her window (jump to Option 1C.1B) or go back to the living room (jump back to Option 1C). Option 1C.1B (Window) Rachel goes to her window and looks outside. She notes that the lawn is nicely mowed. She also notices someone in the neighbor's window, but they duck out of sight. Rachel can now go over to her desk (jump to Option 1C.1A) or go back to the living room (jump back to Option 1C). Option 1C.1C (Back) Rachel leaves her room and returns to the living room. (jump back to Option 1C) Option 1C.2: Rachel goes to the spare room... Rachel comes into the spare room and notes that it is empty. The player is asked a question: did Rachel receive a message at the police station about her spare room? Option 1C.2A: If so... Rachel notices that the window has been broken and opened. She sees that someone is standing in the treeline in the backyard, looking back at me, and she recognizes it as the blue-shirted guy from Katie's house. However, he suddenly fades from view. The player can now choose what Rachel does. Option 1C.2A.1: Rachel runs outside... Rachel runs outside, not knowing where the guy went. However, after Rachel ventures a few steps into the hilly backyard, the guy makes a break for it. Rachel sees that he is changing colors like a chameleon, and realizes that he has a power. The player can now choose what action Rachel should take. Option 1C.2A.1A (Teleport) Rachel teleports in front of the man, causing him to trip and fall. Rachel recognizes him as Crazy Tom from the circus. Crazy Tom tells her that Leona wants to meet. The player can now have Rachel go to the diner (jump to Option 1D) or to return home first (jump back to Option 1C). Option 1C.2A.1B (Call out) Rachel calls out to the man, who stops and turns. Rachel recognizes him as Crazy Tom from the circus. Crazy Tom tells her that Leona wants to meet. The player can now have Rachel go to the diner (jump to Option 1D) or to return home first (jump back to Option 1C). Option 1C.2A.1C (Fire warning shot) Rachel tries to fire a warning shot, but fires an empty round instead. She frustratingly remembers that her gun isn't loaded. By the time she remembers the clip of bullets in her belt, the man has disappeared. However, she finds a note on the ground, which reads: "Leona wants to meet. Mable's Diner, Main Street. Love, Crazy Tom." The player can now have Rachel go to the diner (jump to Option 1D) or to return home first (jump back to Option 1C). Option 1C.2A.2: Rachel ignores the person... ...and returns to the living room. (jump back to Option 1C) Option 1C.2B: If not... ...Rachel returns to the living room. (jump back to Option 1C) Option 1C.3: Rachel goes to the garage... ...and sees her police truck. The player has the choice of whether Rachel wants to drive into town (jump back to Main Street) or to return to her living room (jump back to Option 1C). Option 1C.4: Rachel goes to the neighbor's house... ...and knocks on the door. Someone inside moves, but doesn't answer the door. Rachel heads back to her house. (jump back to Option 1C)

Option 1D (Diner)

Rachel heads to Mable's Diner and sees Mable, the cook. She greets Mable, who waves a spatula. The player is then asked a question: did Rachel get sent here by someone at her house? Option 1D.1: If so... Rachel walks deeper into the diner, and sees Leona. She greets her and Leona asks her if she wants some food. Rachel asks what Leona's doing here, noticing that she had used her ability recently and looked very young. Leona warns that there's a lot going on in this town, and that she should be careful. After an awkward conversation, Leona stands up and says to Rachel that it's time to go home. Option 1D.2: If not... ...Rachel decides to drive back to Main Street. (jump back to Main Street)

Option 1E (Bar)
Rachel heads to the bar, which, according to her, is usually pretty lively at night. However, right now, it's closed. Rachel drives back to Main Street. (jump back to Main Street)

Notes

• In order to successfully reach the chapter conclusion, the player must, when faced with options, go to the police station and check the inbox (Option 1B.2), then go home and into the spare room, and react to the note that was left in the inbox (Option 1C.2A.1A, 1C.2A.1B, or 1C.2A.1C), then head to the diner to talk to Leona (Option 1D.1), after which is the chapter conclusion.